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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,174.64, 36,240.90 and 19,486.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,174.64, 36,240.90 and 19,486.36 is: 29,212.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,174.64 : 36,240.90 = 19,486.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,174.64/36,240.90 = 19,486.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,174.64x = 36,240.90 × 19,486.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,174.64x = 706,203,224.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,203,224.12/24,174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,212.56

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